Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law : English Translation of the Amended Federal Statute on Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy (SchKG) : with an Introduction to Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law

The revised version of the Swiss Federal Statute on Debt Enforcement & Bankruptcy (SchKG) of 11th April 1889, came into force on 1st January 1997. This statute is the principal source of rules on insolvency in Switzerland. The revision represents a considerable amendment. The statutory text exists in official German, French, & Italian versions. This book offers an English translation of the 350 articles & the provisions of penal law referred to in the Statute. The book also features the following: . a concise outline of debt enforcement procedures against natural persons & legal entities, & . an English translation of Articles 166 to 175 of the Federal Statute on Private International Law of 18th December 1987 relating to the recognition in Switzerland of foreign bankruptcy decrees & arrangements with creditors. Swiss & non-Swiss practitioners & scholars will find this a useful resource in understanding & applying this wholly altered law.Switzerland is the author of 'Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law : English Translation of the Amended Federal Statute on Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy (SchKG) : with an Introduction to Swiss Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Law', published 1998 under ISBN 9789041105196 and ISBN 9041105190.